2021:Unconference/Using Kiwix as a Tool to Enhance Equitable Access to Educational Resources During the Pandemic

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In this presentation, individuals and organizations will learn how to solve or mitigate barriers to information and educational content in deprived areas in the world. Join this session to learn how a project dubbed Kiwix4schools is bridging the information gap in education in Ghana.

Objective[edit | edit source]

At the end of the session, participants will be able to;

  • Showcase the strategies employed in the Kiwx4schools project
  • Understanding the importance/significance of adapting relevant local content on Kiwix
  • Learn how to deploy Kiwix in remote or areas with limited access to internet
  • Recommendations and next steps for the Kiwix4schools project

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

This session will try to be as practical as possible while engaging your understanding of other approaches that may have been deployed to solve similar problems in your country. Please feel free to come with questions or suggestions.

How do you plan to facilitate diversity in your curated block? We will comply with Wikipedia's friendly space policy and ensure that others are treated with respect and dignity.

Level of expertise expected from participants (New, Basic, Medium, Advance) New Is your block suitable to be delivered live, prerecorded or both?(Live. Prerecorded, both) Both

Participants[edit | edit source]

(please sign up below)

  • Jwale2